A Staffordshire-born striker who formerly played for Newcastle Town and Stafford Rangers has been named the Player of the Season at a Football League club.
Josh Gordon won Walsall FC’s Player of the Season after scoring 12 times in all competitions for the Saddlers during the 2019/20 campaign.
The 25-year-old came through the ranks at Newcastle before eventually moving to Stafford Rangers via spells at Nantwich Town and Rhyl.
He netted 11 times in the 2016/17 season for Boro and subsequently earned himself a move to then Premier League champions Leicester City.
After 16 months at the Foxes, he signed for Walsall in search for more game time and went on to score his first professional goal in the club’s League Cup tie against Macclesfield Town in August 2018.
He has scored a further 20 goals for the League Two outfit since then.
The Staffordshire University graduate had previously been on the books at Stoke City but was released at the age of 16.
After being named Walsall’s Player of the Season, Gordon said: Thank you to everybody who voted for me for Player of the Season.
“It was a lovely message to open, especially during these times.
“I just want to take this time to say thank you for your continued support throughout the season and hopefully we can see you again soon, when it is safe to do so.
“Stay at home, stay safe and, again, thank you for voting for me.”
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